The color choices we make for our living spaces aren’t only aesthetic. Color has the power to make a room look different but also to make us feel different. A change of living room color palette can uplift our energy or soothe us. Should your color scheme create a cheerful buzz as a background for family fun, or should it feel like a cocoon of calm? In this article, we’ll explore 80 aesthetic living rooms with soul-enriching, timeless color combinations. We’ll look at how to introduce color boldly or in subtle accents, so that you can create a living room that’s beautiful and a true reflection of who you are.
Visualizer:Hadeer E Shokier
This elegant living room palette of black, white, and beige carries an ethereal air with a hint of warmth. Relief art set into the TV wall takes the aesthetic to new heights.
Visualizer:Iryna
Gray and taupe tones conjure a room of quiet luxury. Combine this cozy living room palette with rounded furniture silhouettes, a round rug , and soft textures.
Designer:k+co LIVING
Cool baby blue decor creates a soothing base for a living room. Cut through with zesty yellow accents to enliven the look.
Visualizer:Nadiia Floka
Dark, muted green elements bring an earthy element to a home. In this concept, a single green sofa and ottoman set create a central focal point, while a smoked glass dividing wall and black large area rug form a shadowy surround.
Designer:Igor Ivanov| Visualizer:Olga Romanenko
Muted red and green accents bring a neutral space to life without appearing jarring in the serene scheme.
Visualizer:Saloua Mountasser
Cobalt blue decor accents electrify a basic gray color scheme. Consider introducing this bolder hue in the shape of eye-catching artwork and scatter cushions.
Visualizer:Bartosz Podolski
Yellow ochre elements will always create warmth wherever they go in the home. Add this glorious mood booster to a sunny room for the ultimate feel-good vibe.
Designer:Ruthie Staalsen Interiors
Wooden accent pieces make the perfect, warm accompaniment to yellow infusions. This yellow and wood-tone living space is further enlivened by a bold purple area rug .
Designer:Namaq Architects
Brown and greige living room arrangements gain a modern edge when teamed with black anchor points. In this example, a modern coffee table and a graphic art piece create points of interest.
Via:Houzz
A flame of burnt orange tones conjures heat and energy in this double-height living room . Moss green accents calm the fire and form a relationship with a magnificent garden vista.
Designer:Urbanology Designs
An all-white living room decor scheme creates a serene atmosphere but the aesthetic can fall a little flat. Throw in a black feature wall, matching small accessories, and a selection of natural brown elements.
Designer:Karen B Wolf
Lilac and gray combinations create a soft visual. Continue the light and airy aesthetic with glass coffee tables and an elegant modern chandelier.
Designer:Joselyn Rendon Interiors
This music-inspired living room concept uses teal notes to bring out the homeowner’s favorite pieces, while tan base notes set a cozy tone.
Source:Dulux Heritage
Don’t be afraid to combine different shades of green; just think of all the tones you find in a tree. Add a brass floor reading lamp , pendant lights, and matching fittings to achieve a sophisticated look.
Designer:Melinamade
A rich navy wall saturation gives a living room great depth while still enjoying a buzz of color. Cap this dark and dramatic decor scheme with a fresh white ceiling to prevent it from appearing oppressive.
Designer:Lauren DeBello Interiors
Deep browns, natural wood, and rattan push warmth through this light-filled white living room. Texture is as important as the color palette in this space, with chunky knit throws, a woven rug, and storage baskets being the stars of the show.
Designer:Décor Aid
Create a vibrant gallery feel with monochrome artwork and punchy red cushions.
Via:Houzz
Alternatively, tune into your bright personality with multicolored artwork and equally attention-grabbing accent chairs , scatter cushions, and a focal rug.
Designer:Cantoni Dallas
Cool a warm brown furniture collection with a muted blue statement wall.
Designer:LUX Design
Amethyst punctuations add regal intervals to an industrial living room with a concrete structure. Gray and silver components tie in with the cool backdrop.
Visualizer:LOBO STUDIO
Terracotta and sage make a pleasing pairing, each lending an earth-inspired tone. This combo works especially well sandwiched between wooden floors and wood-clad ceilings.
Designer:Grey Deco
Is there anything more relaxing than light sage green and neutrals? Bring in a healthy haul of indoor plants and enjoy the blissful tranquility.
Designer:Laura Hammett
Gold soft furnishings and a glamorous gold light fixture make a lasting impact while gray and greige base pieces ground the look.
Designer:Grey Deco
Pooling beige living room curtains and textured area rugs make this blue sofa living room feel like a hug.
Visualizer:Юрій Соболевський
A beige room comes to life with tangerine orange infusions and a burst of natural greenery. In this visual, eye-catching sculptural pendant lights and slatted wall panels balance out the shock of color.
Designer:Grey Deco
White wall paint with just a whisper of gray creates a cool companion for natural wall hangings, throws, and earthenware pots.
Designer:Grey Deco
Neoclassical panel molding drives a deeper impact under a commanding, charcoal gray finish. Chocolate brown furnishings make a cozy overlay.
Designer:Grey Deco
Combine a spectrum of warm browns and lighter greige tones to construct a living room decor scheme with layered depth.
Designer:Grey Deco
Warm white, biscuit, and blue hues create a softly coastal vibe.
Designer:Grey Deco
Allow the beauty of wood tone to be the protagonist of your color story with a wood paneled feature wall.
Designer:Grey Deco
Interrupt a pale gray decor scheme with weighty black moments to convey your confident nature.
Designer:Laura Hammett
This moody dark gray and black scheme sets a serious tone. A wide modern fireplace and wood-backed shelving alcoves bring slivers of light relief to the arrangement.
Designer:Grey Deco
Bring sweetness to your living space with soft white and blush tones. Throw in fluffy area rugs and dainty floral arrangements to amplify feminine energy.
Visualizer:Lanre Alao
Punchy oranges, warm wood tones, and a splash of greenery build a relaxed, tropical vibe.
Designer:Lanre Alao
Light silver gray makes a subtle canvas for a dusky pink statement sofa in this small living room. Boldly black-framed art prints make a modern gallery wall.
Visualizer:Giorgi Sinauridze
Warm coral accents cut through the formality of a cool gray and white neoclassical living room. Tie high contrast items together with a common texture theme, like this reeded media console and slatted TV wall.
Visualizer:Fatma Saad
Coral and dark blue pairings result in a divine balance of warm and cool junctures.
Visualizer:Younes Atrah
Choose seafoam green decor to attain a feeling of calm with a dash of positive energy.
Visualizer:Aya mehrez
Red can be an overbearing accent in large swathes but muted red tones can be surprisingly settling. Place in tandem with milky white wall panels to neutralize the heat.
Visualizer:Salma.S Morsi
Prussian blue and plum purple form an intense team. Cut through this winning duo with white accents to create a fresh space.
Visualizer:Salma.S Morsi
Muted green tones pepper this textural white living room with invigorating energy. Light wood tones expand upon the earthy interludes.
Via:Michelle Becker
An old adage claims that blue and green should never be seen together but modern day home designers disagree. Blue and green make a scheme reminiscent of cool waters and plump leaves.
Designer:Mona Mahmoud
Navy blue and natural stone unions will never get old. Include expanses of white space to let the hero colors breathe.
Source:Valencia
Cognac and cream make a tasteful combination. You’ll find this palette in classic homes and contemporary spaces alike.
Visualizer:BALA Concept Studio
Even just a few colorful pieces will transform a bland, blank space. A trio of mint green accessories and a dash of blue design elements convert this loft from drab to fab.
Visualizer:Naira Kotsinyan
Teal and taupe in equal measure construct a unique colorblocked effect here. Copper accessories add luxe character.
Visualizer:Naira Kotsinyan
Use textures and reflective items to build interest in an all-black living room.
Visualizer:Mirish Mirzayev
Dark duck egg and russet brown color a sumptuous living room palette.
Designer:DUCEK GROUP| Visualizer:Mirish Mirzayev
Metallic bronze bands top textural beige walls in this enigmatic living room arrangement. A letterbox fireplace echoes the warm glow of the crowning copper.
Visualizer:CXR Studio
Red, white, and blue combos are bold, upbeat, and exude positivity.
Visualizer:Mariam Vartanian
Use boldly colored statement pieces to define different areas in an open plan living space. This turquoise modular sofa builds the border of the lounge area while a turquoise accent alcove anchors a small dining space.
Visualizer:CXR Studio
Use multicolored art and accessories to reinvent a neutral home interior.
Visualizer:CXR Studio
Allow a garden view or a collection of indoor plants to inspire an all-green space.
Visualizer:Даниил Гапешин
Lay down a carpet of green to bring outdoor spirit to a smart gray and gold scheme.
Visualizer:Iryna 3D Visualizer
Black marble and deep brown wood tone set a luxurious aesthetic, though run the risk of appearing stuffy. Blow an air of creativity through the space with refreshing shades of blue.
Visualizer:Юрій Соболевський
Tame zingy tangerine with balancing gray.
Visualizer:Donara Baghdasaryan
Curate a quiet blue living room away from the heat of the city, where you can read a book, relax with the cat, or take a nap.
Visualizer:Mustafa Hazem
Slate gray and brown living rooms evoke a sense of style and belonging.
Architect:Liza Nikulina| Designer:Yara Lysiuk
Graphite gray and coral pink living spaces have a playful essence.
Designer:Liza Nikulina
Smooth charcoal walls with comfy teal furnishings fashion a modern hub for downtime and hobbies.
Source:Livspace
Contrast red brick feature walls with deep mustard furnishings and lush green plants.
Designer:Oscar Pastor
Delve into a darker palette with deep burgundy walls and gray soft furnishings. Cut through the shadows with light wall art.
Via:Dreamy Home Style
Lilac and silver decor produces a graceful aesthetic. Keep silhouettes slender and textures silky.
Visualizer:AGLAIA Interiors
This creative black and greige cocoon is achieved by holding fast to the theme, from the modular sofa to the wall art.
Visualizer:Nhan Nguyen
Use shades and hues of your chosen color to draw attention to interesting architectural features, as demonstrated in this dusky pink living room. Green elements draw the eye back to earth.
Via:DiningandLivingRoom
Mellow a mint color scheme with biscuit brown accents.
Visualizer:Thuong Hoai
Pull back on the prettiness of a pink living room decor scheme by introducing natural accents.
Designer:Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
Rest and reset in a light sage living room, elevated with gold accessories.
Designer:Rachel Reider Interiors
Vibrant color medleys will speak to creative souls.
Designer:Anushka Contractor
A border of mint and mustard artwork, scatter cushions, and accent chairs, gives a white living room a blast of jovial personality.
Designer:Niche Interiors
Sapphire blue and emerald seating have a transformative effect on a basic white background.
Via:Etsy
Dip into the sublime with a dark green, gold, and fuchsia ensemble.
Designer:Salt Interiors
Place warm brown focal points throughout a monochrome living room to shape an inviting space.
Visualizer:Mariia Bondarenko
This conceptual pink and blue living room shows how to include color-blocked vignettes in your plan.
Designer:The Cousins
Liven up a light gray room with a slice of lemon.
Designer:Keep Smiling Home
Moss green serves as a neutral in this fresh white living room, where the open shelves bring a collection of brighter colors.
Via:Houzz
Unapologetically pink, gold, and green, this decor scheme announces its owners blooming self confidence.
Designer:O’Hara Interiors
Lime green and aqua elements match the uplifting energy of a sun-drenched living space.
Via:Creative Booster
One hue of powder blue dusts this lofty living room with finesse.
Via:Decor Interior
Make room for joy with sunshine yellow, even when the city stands gray outside.
Ceiling fans are more than just a utilitarian staple – they can be sculptural, they can be creative, and they can add tons of character to any space. This product roundup showcases the cool side of climate control with ceiling fans that feature unique eye-catching designs. Here you’ll find the latest modern ceiling fans to suit cutting-edge decor themes, along with traditional fan styles that have been updated with the latest technology. This guide includes everything from budget-friendly fans for small spaces to luxury picks befitting the highest-end interiors, in styles ranging from minimalist to mid-century to bohemian chic and beyond.
Modern Black Ceiling Fan with Light
Matte black blades seamlessly twist and turn to give this ceiling fan a smooth modern look. This piece includes a built-in LED light with three color temperature options, while the reversible fan can spin at six different speeds. Operate everything using the convenient included remote control.
Minimalist Modern Ceiling Fan
This modern lightless ceiling fan features sculptural blades, sure to leave an artistic impression wherever you install it. Remote operability eliminates the need for awkward pull cords. Choose from six fan speeds or set convenient timers to save energy.
Sleek Grey and Nickel Ceiling Fan
The classic five-blade fan gets a contemporary update with this gorgeous design, each blade elegantly shaped for a slender look. This modern nickel ceiling fan includes an integrated LED with multiple color temperature options. Choose from two sizes – 54 or 64 inches.
Translucent Modern Ceiling Fan
Translucent grey blades give this ceiling fan a minimalistic look that can preserve the lightness of a room, great for applications where you wouldn’t want the fan to steal the show. This design measures at 42 inches across and includes a dimmable LED.
Gold and Black 3-Blade Fan
This gold and black ceiling fan features timeless finishes combined with a sleek contemporary shape, easily transcending eras. Looking for different finishes? This modern ceiling fan is available in eight stunning color combinations to suit any decor theme.
8-Blade Black and Copper Ceiling Fan
Available in a 65-inch or 72-inch format, this unique 8 blade ceiling fan offers incredible cooling power with a decidedly dramatic appearance. The shape is reminiscent of large industrial fans while the finishes hint at quiet luxury. Light settings and fan speed options are adjustable with the included remote.
Black and Aged Brass Pendant Fan
Pendant light and mini fan meet with this versatile accent. This ceiling fan features a conical pendant light finished in aged brass, fitted with three small fan blades made from lightweight ABS. Use in smaller spaces like bedrooms, hallways, walk-ins, and more.
Luxe Black and Brass Ceiling Fan
This flush mount ceiling fan provides gentle airflow with a super-subtle look. This design features a modern LED ring light with translucent fan blades hidden at the center. The low-profile construction makes it a smart choice for spaces with low ceilings.
Luxe Gold and White Ceiling Fan
Keep your ceiling looking glamorous with this gold and white ceiling fan, available in two sizes with or without integrated lighting. This piece would look great in spaces with an elevated minimalist theme.
Satin Brass and White Ceiling Fan
A smooth curvaceous housing gives this ceiling fan a pendant-like appearance. This piece features a classic four-blade design, available in two sizes ranging from 44 to 52 inches in width. Choose from six gorgeous colorways including bronze, brass, and rustic wood.
Miniature White and Gold Ceiling Fan
Measuring at only 28 inches across, this miniature ceiling fan can fit within your most compact placements – use above a breakfast nook, in a walk-in closet, within a home office, and more. A black colorway is also available.
Modern 65-Inch White Fan
Generously sized to suit large rooms, this unique white ceiling fan makes a bold modern impression with its clean lines and crisp angles throughout. This piece features nine angled blades to provide effective airflow even in placements with extra-high ceilings.
Twisted Blade White Ceiling Fan
Curvaceous blades give this white ceiling fan a smooth aesthetic that looks attractive even at rest. The 6-speed motor is reversible for year-round performance while the multi-temperature LED light adapts to suit any mood. Choose from four finish options including a selection of faux wood finishes.
Hunter Matte White Lightless Ceiling Fan
Lightless construction allows this white ceiling fan to maintain an especially low-key appearance well-suited to minimalistic decorative applications. Designed by Hunter Fans, this piece features proprietary WhisperWind technology to provide effective airflow with super quiet performance.
Minka White Ceiling Fan
Twisting and turning sans light, this three-bladed design would complement any minimalist space. It’s a great fit for homes that already emphasize clean white surfaces throughout. Or, use for a pop of contrast within darker interior themes.
Twist Transparent Blade Modern Fan
Parallel blades give this two-blade ceiling fan a one-of-a-kind silhouette for artful appeal. Because the blades are made from transparent acrylic, this piece eliminates shadows to keep your ceiling bright. A built-in LED provides dependable illumination.
Altus Aluminum-Body Ceiling Fan
Designed by Ron Rezek, Altus is a resilient aluminum ceiling fan made with an emphasis on premium performance in every detail. This fan can be securely installed on ceilings with a pitch up to 33.5 degrees without any wobbling, ensuring quiet performance wherever you place it. Choose from lighted or unlit options.
Space Saver Ceiling Fan
Need to bring airflow to a small space? This compact low profile ceiling fan is great for rooms with low ceilings, spaces with low square footage, and anywhere else where every inch might matter. This design comes with a halogen bulb behind etched opal glass.
Super Small LED Pendant Fan
This mini fan is perfect for cool industrial decor themes. It’s super compact, measuring at just 15 inches across – use in an especially small room or hang multiple pendants in a row. This design comes with an integrated LED and a convenient remote control.
Abstract Nickel Ceiling Fan
Ribbonlike fan blades make this abstract ceiling fan a work of art when at rest and an efficient room-cooling machine when in motion. The blades are sculpted from ABS to prevent warping for stable performance over time. Choose from black or silver finishes.
Kichler Silver ABS-Bladed Ceiling Fan
Not a fan of the standard fan? This sculptural design features a creative loop that joins both fan blades together in one smooth flourish – when at rest, this fan is a true statement piece. Take advantage of its generous 54-inch length to cool down larger rooms.
Minka Silver ceiling Fan with Light
Minka’s silver finishes add a touch of glamour to any ceiling fan design. This fan includes a dimmable LED light for flexible illumination and a 3-speed motor for adaptable airflow. Control via remote or take advantage of compatible smart home integrations.
Westinghouse Frosted Globe Ceiling Fan
Drenched in light wood finishes and capped with a center light, this unique fan would make a great match for a breezy home with Scandinavian decor. A darker wood finish is also available for anyone with a more traditional interior decor theme.
Sculpted Blonde Wood-Look Ceiling Fan
The blades of this ceiling fan look like they were carved from light-colored wood, but they’re actually formed from modern ABS and finished with a convincing faux wood pattern. The result is lightweight and quiet – perfect for any room in the home.
Carved Blonde Wood Ceiling Fan
Genuine carved wood blades give this ceiling fan an irresistibly warm and natural look, ideal for uplifting decorative themes like Scandinavian, boho, and more. This piece is also available with a greywash finish to suit modern farmhouse interiors.
Haiku Wi-Fi Enabled Smart Fan
Control temperature with your voice using this Alexa-enabled smart ceiling fan design. Sixteen lighting modes and remote operation provides fine-tuned control without the work. Use as the perfect climate control solution for the connected smart home.
Brass and Wood Ceiling Fan
Sophisticated finishes make this Kichler ceiling fan a truly timeless selection for classic and contemporary homes alike. This piece features a rich brass body with decorative ridges, long clean-lined blades finished in walnut, and adjustable LEDs softened by etched opal glass. It’s the perfect fit for mid-century homes.
Oval Blade Ceiling Fan
Creatively shaped blades give this fan a cool retro look inspired by atomic age design, futuristic and vintage all at once. This fan features integrated LED lighting and is compatible with common smart home capabilities for effortless operation. The blades are finished to look like dark wood while the body is available in your choice of bright nickel or matte black.
Stylish 5 Blade Fan with Light
Beautifully sculpted blades give this ceiling fan an ultra-smooth appearance while distressed koa wood finishes lend tons of character, sure to beckon second glances from guests. Choose from lighted or lightless options.
Unique 5-Blade Lightless Ceiling Fan
Five offset fan blades give this lightless ceiling fan a sleek geometric look perfect for the most modern interior decor themes. Customize this fan to perfectly fit your decor – choose from a wide variety of body and blade color combinations, and select from four sizes ranging from a compact 27 inches to an incredible 72 inches in width.
Minimalist Ceiling Fan with Wood Finish
Covered from top to bottom in wood-look finishes, this modern ceiling fan provides a fun minimalist look for easy coordination with contemporary decor themes. This lightless design measures at 52 inches in width for flexible placement and can be installed on ceilings with up to 21 degrees of pitch.
Outdoor Walnut Three Blade Fan
Complete with hardware finished in oil-rubbed-bronze, this walnut fan is a treat for classically-inspired environments. Use this fan indoors or outdoors – it’s UL listed for damp locations like covered patios. The included remote can set this fan to six speed settings.
Minka Brushed Nickel 60" Fan
Cool larger spaces with this sweeping three-blade fan measuring at an impressive 60 inches across. Choose from a diverse variety of fan blade colors and down rod finishes to perfectly fit your interior. Please note: this fan is not light kit compatible.
Black & Wood Ceiling Fan with Light
Luxe finishes make every detail count on this sleek 3-blade fan from the Atlas Fan Company. This design is rated for commercial or residential use, equipped with built-in LED lighting to provide even illumination. Choose from endless combinations of fan blade and body finish options.
Six-Blade Faux Wood Ceiling Fan
This six-blade ceiling fan measures at 66 inches across to provide effective airflow for larger rooms. Although this piece delights with its classic appearance, it does feature full smart ceiling fan functionality – operate by remote, smart home systems, phone apps, or use with compatible voice control technology like Alexa.
Atomic Age Ceiling Fan
Three small curved blades give this compact ceiling fan a cool retro look perfect for the funkiest mid-century interior decor themes. This unique ceiling fan from Minka-Aire includes a convenient remote control but is also compatible with wall controls for seamless operation. Choose from three finish options.
Industrial Farmhouse Caged Ceiling Fan
Rustic finishes make this piece the perfect addition to modern farmhouse and industrial decor themes. This classic cage fan has six speeds for flexible airflow while the exterior is ringed with six candelabra sockets (bulbs not included) for gentle illumination. The wood-look details are available in brown, grey, or walnut.
Modern Industrial Cage Fan
Metal mesh, distressed faux wood, and matte-black finishes make this fandelier a cool selection for darker farmhouse and industrial homes. This piece looks like a simple lighting fixture at first glance, but a closer look reveals the discreet fan hidden within – a great way to promote better air circulation without straying from your well-curated decor theme.
Industrial Antique Bronze Ceiling Fan
This antique-style fan is a perfect fit for true industrial themes. Tuck this compact fan into any corner or small space to enjoy strong directional airflow. This piece is UL listed for damp locations, ensuring dependable performance in placements like bathrooms and covered patios.
Antique Style Twin Ceiling Fan
Complement traditional interior decor themes with this cool vintage-inspired twin fan from Minka-Aire. This luxury design features two adjustable fan components and an ornate light covering. This fan also comes with a cap for non-lit applications.
Industrial Enclosed Cage Fan
This caged low profile ceiling fan features four light sockets compatible with E26 bulbs (not included), with small wood-look fan blades hidden within. Use this design to promote airflow in small spaces that have a cool industrial theme.
Industrial Windmill Style Ceiling Fan
Find the perfect complement for your farmhouse interior or exterior decor with this creative windmill-style ceiling fan. This piece is damp-rated for versatile placement possibilities. Choose from four finish options.
Modern Windmill Ceiling Fan
Constructed with high-end materials and timeless finishes, this piece offers a luxurious take on the classic windmill ceiling fan. This design comes with a limited lifetime warranty to ensure lasting performance for your farmhouse, rustic, mid-century, or lodge-themed interior. Measuring at 60 inches across, this piece is best-suited for large rooms and spaces with high ceilings.
Conical Bronze and Wood Ceiling Fan
Bright brassy bronze mingles with dark wood-finished blades to give this ceiling fan a timeless appearance well-suited for decor themes ranging from mid-century to contemporary. Modern features like adjustable LED lighting and app-controlled dimming make operation a breeze.
Casa Teak Finish Ceiling Fan with Light
Make your Victorian interior a little less gloomy with this sophisticated ceiling fan that blends decoration and airflow. The LED lighting component comes with two candelabra-style bulbs to produce a warm and inviting glow.
Golden Forged Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Light
Bring classic styling to your favorite patio placements with this damp-rated ceiling fan that embraces an elegant traditional look. This piece features an oil-rubbed bronze body along with wood-look blades in an antique finish.
Casa Floral LED Damp Ceiling Fan
This UL-listed fan is perfect for spaces that might experience dampness and humidity like covered porches, sunrooms, and balconies along with any indoor placements you choose. This piece features large rounded fan blades made to look like tropical leaves, beautifully finished in oil-rubbed bronze for a vintage look.
Indoor Outdoor Tropical Ceiling Fan
Reversible blades let you choose the look for this tropical ceiling fan – one side looks like woven wicker while the other side looks like grooved palm leaves. Use to perfect nature-inspired decor themes like bohemian, coastal, and more. Bronze and white colorways are also available.
No-Show Boho Ceiling Fan
This hidden ceiling fan provides gentle illumination and cooling breezes without disrupting your perfectly-curated boho decor theme. This piece features a drum shade caged with breathable cotton twine to conceal the translucent fan blades within. Use for small spaces.
Small Coastal Ceiling Fan
This small ceiling fan features a breezy drum shade decorated with rope details over a distressed white frame, with discreet fan blades hidden within. Use as a flattering addition to compact placements with coastal, nautical, or modern farmhouse styling.
Hidden Boho Ceiling Fan
A beautiful beaded shade gives this low profile ceiling fan a creative boho look without obstructing the airflow from its compact fan blades. Add your own E26-style bulbs to enjoy moody illumination for your small-space installation.
Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen?
We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time. Take a peek at some brilliant interiors on the darker side to see if a modern luxury black kitchen could be for you.
Modern Dark Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation
1. Make it an All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
Almost completely covered in black, a few minor elements shine in chrome and wood in this kitchen interior. We love how the textures do the talking, especially through the matte table under black wood-panelled walls. But having an open approach like this means that every one of your accessories on display—including knives, wine glasses, mugs, cutting boards, teapots, cookie jars, etc.—need to be on point.
2. Add Wooden Elements
Visualizer:Bogdan Tovstyy
This black beauty edges towards wooden elements. We see a speckled floor, a white wall, and a central bench. Rounded black lamps hover over the island, providing functionality and style. If you’re wondering how visual intrigue is added to this modern black kitchen… a huge credit goes to the abstract art!
3. Complement the Black Kitchen with Orange
Source:Vancouver House
A bit of curve rounds out the hard edges—adding some much-needed warmth. This wave-design bench leads up to an orange-hued enclave in this black-and-silver interior. The burnt orange sure makes a design statement (apart from the unique central island).
4. Keep Your Dark Modern Kitchen Simple
Visualizer:Panda Fox Studios
A simplistic look makes this black kitchen a winner. We see the basics: a light floor, a black minimalist island, and sleek cabinetry. But the contrast between light and dark keeps the ambiance interesting, while the large window welcomes plenty of natural light.
5. Make it Dark… Or Not?
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
If you’re eyeing a dark kitchen aesthetic but are hesitant to make the change, this is it. Introducing more light, this black kitchen is hardly dark at all. Black benches, cabinetry, fixtures and stools are intersected by large-panel windows, a white shelving stand and light flooring.
6. Make Use of Asymmetry in the Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Visual Method
This modern black kitchen takes another angle on this kaleidoscopic space, breaking all spatial boundaries. Black and glass alternate in this chic kitchen as the interesting ceiling design keeps the space unconventional. We’ve also got to appreciate the cherry blossoms, doubling as decor even within the interior.
7. Factor in Some Warmth
Source:Modulnova
This warmer-looking kitchen makes a move to brown. It strategically achieves the purpose with the use of wood. This not only introduces natural textures but also makes the ambiance inviting. Talk about a modern style that’s equal parts welcoming!
8. Place a White Island in a Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Jean Regauer
An instant way to brighten up a dark kitchen (we mean, get the best of both worlds)? This kitchen space shows us how by using a white island on a black floor. The backsplash further enhances this dark-and-light effect, while the cowhide rug adds just the right amount of coziness.
9. Make Marble Your Best Friend
Architect:Chamberlain Javens Architects
If you’re looking to create a modern luxury black kitchen, you know what you’ve got to do: Go big on marble! This natural stone adds the luxe factor to any space, especially as a large, central island, as seen in the kitchen above. You can also add it through the backsplash.
10. Make it Mysterious
Visualizer:Tomek Michalski
You can double the visual intrigue in your all black kitchen by adding some mystery. In this kitchen, mood-lighting sets the scene in black and grey, while a marbled bench acts as the hero. The back inlet and flooring create contrast and depth. Taken together, these elements make the space an interesting one.
11. Layer Gray and Gold
Visualizer:Mitaka Dimov
Black kitchens are cool, but what if we layer in gray and add accents of gold? This stunning kitchen space uses gray flooring to add diversity to the otherwise black palette. The thick gold panel is one way that makes the space look incredibly high-end.
12. Add French Style to Black Kitchen Design
Visualizer:Aeroslon
Make your kitchen both modern and French with traditional black cabinetry. In this space, standing armoires act as sinks, and all other displayed items remain black. The stark white clock can surely act as the focal point of the space!
13. Consider Soft Elements
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Rough, light wood and low-hanging white lights set this kitchen interior a world apart. You can also notice a layer of light gray cabinetry, adding variation to the otherwise dark color palette. These elements factor in softness to the black kitchen design.
14. Let the Accessories Do the Talking
Photographer:Mikko Ryhänen
In this black-and-wood creation, the accessories take center stage in adorning the interior. We love the houseplant, but the crockery deserves a special mention for doubling as decor. The light oakwood backdrop further warms the space up.
15. Consider a Matte All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:HDR Designer
Neat square panels perfectly line up to emphasize the stark black minimalism that is at play here. We love how the cabinetry is matte black with no hardware, adding a sense of simplicity. The herb planters are a healthy green addition to bring the otherwise simple space.
16. Add Some Stencilling to Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Fine lines and stencilling set this monochromatic space apart. Lined by black magnetic lights, black stencils and glossy white facades, it makes its mark on a light wooden floor.
17. Build a Shape Out of Black
Visualizer:Huso
18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients
Visualizer:Mario Nogueira
If you’re wondering how the intrigue in this space is working… It’s the gradients from black, to charcoal, to light grey. White surrounds in the walls and a monochromatic hanging light. This clever design technique makes sure the space is anything but boring, even if it’s using mere neutrals (minus the stunning orange dining chairs, of course).
19. Leverage Black Textures
Visualizer:Nefeli Kallianou
One instant way to add interest to a black kitchen is with textures, as seen in this metallic matte kitchen. This accounts for decorative presence in the light and bright space, providing character to an otherwise simple room.
20. Work on the Functionality of the Modern Dark Kitchen
Visualizer:İbrahim Ethem KISACIK
This dark modern kitchen makes sure it’s as functional as is stylish. The central island is paired with a black dining table, while all necessary appliances are fixed into the cabinetry. We also see pendant lights and lighting under the hood providing just the right illumination.
21. Create a Modern Classic All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:A&L Interior Design
Folks seeking an inviting all black kitchen can look towards this modern classic space. It merges contemporary elements (through sleek black cabinetry) with traditional ones (as seen in the wooden backsplash) to bring together the best of both worlds.
22. Put Essentials on Display in Your Modern Black Kitchen Interior
Visualizer:Polygon
Yet another kitchen that uses black and wooden elements to create a dark-themed interior. What sets this one apart is the hanging pans. They do offer easy access as the residents cook, but they also double as decor! (Note how the pans also use black and wooden elements to stay coherent with the theme).
23. Add the Industrial Style to the All Black Kitchen
Via:Emotion School
Industrial style lovers, rejoice! This is THE inspiration to set up your favorite interior design style, the dark way. This kitchen uses rustic wood and exposed elements for the ceiling to create an industrial black kitchen interior.
24. Make a Statement with Black Chunky Lamps
Via:HomePicture.in
All eyes on the two chunky lamps hanging in this monochromatic setting. They do add focus but also allow the contrasting white inset to shine. Not to forget the central island, providing plenty of storage space.
25. Make Room for Keepsakes
Visualizer:Maxim Goryachev
There’s nothing like personalizing your space to who YOU are. This kitchen serves the purpose by adding keepsakes and heirlooms. Also, black leaves room for details, so it’s one of the best colors to use if you’re hoping to display knick-knacks.
26. Use Black to Add Intimacy
Visualizer:Helen Bank
Who says dark colors make small spaces feel smaller? We only see black adding luxury to this compact space (with some credit to the white flooring adding brightness). This kitchen—with black marble backsplash—speaks opulence, and for all the right reasons!
27. Enhance Black Kitchen Design with Patterns
Visualizer:Ksenia Lenski
This black kitchen interior makes a design statement with the patterned marble island. Its sleek metallic legs lift it off the floor, creating an illusion of space. Simultaneously, the textured inset makes sure visual interest is added.
28. Don’t Forget a Black and White Rug
Visualizer:Nada Aboelrous
If you’re not in for a complete kitchen renovation, simply painting your cabinets black and adding a black-and-white patterned rug will achieve the purpose! We love how this kitchen keeps sets the base with white and tops it with black.
29. Let the Lighting Make a Statement in the All Black Kitchen
Architect:Artpartner Architects
When everything else is understated, letting the lighting create a statement is a good idea. This matte black kitchen interior uses rod lighting to do the talking. It sticks to the all black kitchen color scheme, though!
30. Tone it Down
Visualizer:Valeria Mosolova
This open floor plan uses dark gray throughout, showing us that black can work in more spaces than the kitchen 😉 It sure makes a design statement for those cooking and dining—or lounging!
31. Consider a Black and Wooden Bar
Visualizer:Amir Emami
This is the ultimate modern luxury black kitchen! After all, what’s better than displaying your favorite collection of beer right behind the black kitchen island? The low-hanging pendant lights also add to the black kitchen design.
32. Add the Gothic Vibe
Visualizer:Sebastian Lorio
This dark-gray kitchen is super simple with its sleek, hardware-less cabinetry. Well, except the far left end. Here, we see a statement piece of art and intriguing layered lighting created a focal point.
33. Stick to the Minimalist Style for Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Miguel A. Ramos
This compact kitchen space follows the simple rule: white walls paired with black cabinetry and an island. Even in this nook, the space is able to make a style statement while providing optimal functionality. The window here gives a contrasting element of light to the otherwise dark modern kitchen.
34. Layer Lighting in the All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Tatiana Durnescu
We see shades of gray and black coming together to bring this modern dark kitchen to life. What we especially love is the multiple types of lighting, all layered together to bring visual interest to the space.
35. Set the Backdrop For Your Living Space
Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin
